United Kingdom

Millennium Seed Bank celebrates 20 years of preserving plant heritage

The Millennium Seed Bank, the world’s largest collector of wild plant seeds, has stored 2.4 billion seeds in the 20 years since it opened.

19 November 2020

Earth News

Why 600,000 voters put the environment first in the 2020 US election

The project that may have secured Joe Biden's victory.

19 November 2020

United Kingdom

UK unveils £12 billion plan to create a Green Industrial Revolution

The UK government said the money would go towards making buildings more energy-efficient and roads cleaner but opposition parties say it's too little.

18 November 2020

World News

G20 COVID-19 recovery packages risk reversing climate gains: report

Nineteen of the G20 countries — which emit 80% of global emissions — have chosen to provide financial support to their domestic oil, coal and/or gas sectors, Climate Transparency said on Tuesday.

18 November 2020

Business

How can recycling help the European Union achieve its green targets?

The European Business Summit discusses strategies for reaching the EU's objectives — and whether COVID-19 has actually increased consumer awareness

17 November 2020

Earth News

What does the internet think of Biden’s plan to tackle climate change?

Celebrities, world leaders and activists were quick to share what they thought about the new President-Elect.

11 November 2020

Earth News

Regrowing forests may be the ‘single largest natural climate solution’

There are questions about whether planting trees is always the best option.

9 November 2020

Earth News

Why has the UK Space Agency won an award for sustainability?

The Agency has been honoured for its International Partnership Programme.

7 November 2020

Ecotech

NASA launches new satellite to monitor rising sea levels

The spacecraft is the latest initiative by the space agency to gather data about changing sea levels.

6 November 2020

Earth News

US pulls out of Paris Climate Agreement: What happens next?

We took a look at what it means for the country and others around the world.

4 November 2020

USA

US formally leaves Paris deal that aims to stop climate catastrophe

You probably knew this was coming. Now it's formally happened.

4 November 2020

Earth News

6 ways the US election could affect climate change

A solid climate plan from one of the world's biggest polluters could help reach global environmental targets.

2 November 2020

Earth News

The nightmarish food waste statistics on Halloween

What can you do to save the pumpkins this year?

31 October 2020

Earth News

Coral reef taller than the Empire State Building found in Australia

Scientists are both “surprised and elated” by the discovery in the Great Barrier Reef.

28 October 2020

Earth News

Plastic waste is distracting us from real climate issues, says study

Focusing on plastic pollution could be overshadowing other more grave environmental threats.

27 October 2020

Earth News

The 22-year-old on a mission to find the greenest projects in Europe

For nine months, Antoine Abou is cycling 7,000 km to locate the most sustainable hubs around Europe.

25 October 2020

Europe

Denmark's dilemma as North Sea oil tests its green credentials

Denmark leads the way in Europe when it comes to climate-friendly policies. But lucrative North Sea oil is testing its green credentials.

22 October 2020

World News

Nearly 70% of Italians say Europe's climate response is insufficient

Around two-thirds of respondents in France (64%), Germany (67%) and Italy (68%) agreed not sufficient action was being taken in Europe. UK respondents agreed but in lower numbers (57%).

21 October 2020

Earth News

‘Sir David Attenborough’ ship prepares for first mission to Antarctica

You might otherwise know the advanced polar research vessel as 'Boaty McBoatface'.

21 October 2020

World News

Humans' 'disrespect of nature' is to blame for COVID-19: Jane Goodall

The world-renowned ethologist, who devoted her life to the protection of chimpanzees, deplored our treatment of animals and their habitat.

20 October 2020